Robert Allen Stone, age 82, of Gainesville, GA, formally of Saltville, VA, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026.  He was born in Baileysville, WV to the late John A. Stone and Marie Bailey Stone.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  His children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were the light of his life.  He never met a stranger and loved to tell stories about his life.  Bob alsoloved old cars, baseball, and Jesus.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell Stone and Albert Stone.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Linda Sykes Stone, his children Robert Michael Stone (Shannon), Dr. Karen Stone-Fortune (Rodney), and Savanah Sykes Martin (Taylor); grandchildren Kristen Benedetto (Jesse), Hayden Saucier (Anna Claire), Bailey Dileo (Drew), Avery Stone, Rachel

Hall, and Ivy Martin; six great grandchildren and many beloved family members.

There will be a private family Celebration of Life service in Gainesville GA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made to the following:

Hamilton Place Personal Living

2215 Old Hamilton Place

Gainesville, GA 30507

Redwine Methodist Church

3285 Poplar Springs Road

Gainesville, GA 30507

Family Hospice of Gainesville

675 EE Butler Pkwy. Ste. K

Gainesville, GA 30501

Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com.